All teachers in each classroom have pediatric first aid certification,
A copy of the certificate is kept on file. Give first aid certification
information to the Child Lab manager.
Supervisors are responsible to assure that all staff members and
children receive necessary safety training, All teachers should know
where the first aid kits and fire extinguishers are located and how to
use them. Straw, hay, com stalks, lighted candles, open flames, or
other combustibles or sources of ignition may not be used in the
least two (2) days in advance, for approval of any outdoor fire that
produces an open flame. Check the BYU-I website for the form.time children will spend outdoors, if the sun 1s snining, tne amou
of precipitation, and wind chill.
15° F and above or below 90° F are recommended
0° F-15° F use caution
Below 0° F or above 90° F NOT recommended
Proper clothing on cold days, for teachers and for children, is a mi
Teachers are responsible for assessing weather conditions and
determining what outer clothing is necessary. In cold weather, coz
must be zipped and mittens and hats on.
Careful supervision is imperative when children are outdoors.
least two teachers from each classroom must be onthe piayeeand
all times. The supervising teacher must carry an er
with her when on the playground. ‘The pack should
disposable gloves, large gauze pads, and other first aidPoisoning
Each staff member is responsible to see that all caustic substances
are kept on high shelves, out of children’s reach and in a locked
cabinet. If a child does ingest a poisonous substance, you should
contact a faculty member and use the following procedures:
ak call Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222
2: make a written note of the caustic substance, amount
ingested, and time of poisoning
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write down instructions given by Poison Control Center
4. have child transported to the hospital for therapeutic
intervention and observation if instructed
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contact parents or guardians about the accident